Adaware Review – Does Ad-Aware Really Work?
Adware is a type malware that can be downloaded onto your computer in a way that you are unaware of. It can then spy on you to find out the things you search for, and display ads related to those searches. This can result in numerous unwanted advertisements that can be extremely distracting and slow down your computer. It can also pose serious health, privacy and security threats. Adware is a tool that can take your personal information and sell it to marketers.
Lavasoft is the company behind Adaware, has been creating antivirus software for a long time and is a legitimate company. The program is simple to install and does not require you to uninstall your current antivirus. Once the program is installed, it can run a rapid, full or custom scan from the main dashboard and execute software updates.
Adaware offers three plans that include free, Pro and Total. The free plan comes with real-time protection and download protection, but not blocking ads. The Pro version offers unlimited tech support, email and web security, and a robust fire wall. It also includes a document shredder, digital lock, and parental controls.
In the AV-Comparatives Real-World Protection Tests, Ad-aware could block 95.4 percent of malware samples but only 97% during the zero-day tests for detection. While these results might seem good, they’re far from impressive when compared to the leaders in the field. Both the Pro and Total versions of this antivirus come with a 30-day money back guarantee.